ROV Suction Arm

IK design and deliver subsea tools for a large variety of purposes. Typical tools are for assisting ROVs to keep position in difficult operations with wave currents and other operational issues making station keeping challenging. IK has a staff with broad subsea experience and we have designed, delivered and operated several types of ROV support arms.

Support function: Vacuum in suction cups

Support interface: Hinged arm between ROV and suction cup

Tool powering: Vacuum from hydraulic suction pump

Tool variations: One or several suction cups. Static or telescopic arm. Flexible or stiff hinges.